Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

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Bobbie Gentry

b. 1942

American singer-songwriter (born 1942)

Bobbie Vaile

b. 1959

Australian astronomer

Bobby Ávila

Mexican baseball player (1924–2004)

Bobby Bandiera

b. 1952

American guitarist, singer, and songwriter

Bobby Bare Jr.

b. 1966

American singer-songwriter

Bobby Bell

b. 1940

American football player (born 1940)

Bobby Bland

American blues and soul singer and musician (1930–2013)

Bobby Blotzer

b. 1958

American drummer (born 1958)

Bobby Bonds

American baseball player (1946–2003)

Bobby Braddock

b. 1940

American singer-songwriter

Bobby Bragan

b. 1917

American baseball player and manager (1917–2010)

Bobby Brown (basketball)

b. 1984

American basketball player (born 1984)

Bobby Byrd

b. 1934

American singer, songwriter, and producer (1934–2007)

Bobby Caldwell

b. 1951

American singer and songwriter (1951–2023)

Bobby Carpenter (American football)

b. 1983

American football player (born 1983)

Bobby Charlton

b. 1937

English footballer (1937–2023)

Bobby Clarke

b. 1949

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1949)

Bobby Cox

b. 1941

American baseball player and manager (1941–2026)

Bobby Darin

b. 1936

American musician, singer and actor (1936–1973)

Bobby Davro

b. 1958

British comedian (born 1958)

Bobby Day

American singer and producer (1930–1990)

Bobby Dodd

American football coach, player, and athletic director (1908–1988)

Bobby Ellsworth

b. 1959

American singer (born 1959)

Bobby Farrelly

b. 1958

American filmmaker (born 1958)